Water Cooler, 2 Gallon, Round, Plastic, Handles/Spout/Lid

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency Code 696) awarded a purchase order (Contract No. 450-S1, PO No. 26288422) to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, on July 6, 2026. The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of three units of 2-gallon round plastic water coolers with handles, spout, and lid at a unit price of $39.11 each, for a total contract value of $117.33. The place of performance is Stiles Unit Supply in Beaumont, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of July 13, 2026, representing a standard seven-day delivery timeframe. As a state purchase, the procurement is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).

The water coolers procured under this contract are designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas and support the operational requirements of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division. Emili Talesek served as the authorized purchaser for this term contract award. The relatively modest contract value and limited scope of goods indicate this represents a routine operational procurement within the department's supply chain management activities.